This article is about the art work exhibition that defines the effect of the period 1963-1973 on black artist, and argues how the importance of black art work was inspired. There was some art work that was about the civil rights struggle which is known as the Black Revolution. The exhibition had six sections to it. There was one section in the exhibit that was called "Antiwar and Feminism" which was about the influence of the black struggle on other radical movements. And then there was another section called "Freedom and Justice for All: Images of the American Flag", which shows several images of the flag brought together by the eyes of the artists which the American Dream is much as an illusion than it is reality. In another section called, ''Toward an American Myth: Metaphors of the African-American Experience'' have art work in them that shows a familiar cultural icon being attacked or being turn upside down. But putting aside the energy put into it and the meaning, the art cannot support the artistic, political, and intellectual weight that it was suppose to have. And that if the exhibit continue using the art as an argument for the reputation of the artists then they must believe that their responses must contain or generate the kind human insight that is worth arguing about.
Mark di Suvero is a sculptor who'd like his steel pieces to do everything at once. He want his multi-shaped chunk of steel to be seen and artistic experienced that could be absorbed visually. Di Suvero also want his art work to be heard and want us to physically be involved in them. The sound of his art depends on the way they move, if they are rocked they will sound like chimes and if you move them up and down they can have the gallery sound like a steelyard. In the centerpiece of the show, "A Gain", a swing was hung from the horizontal beam that presses against the ceiling. And the people wasn't just allowed to sit on it but to lay on it too. Peter Drake creates narratives about solitude, cruelty and frustration. Drake some of his art work are electric and he remain obsessive and committed artist with an amazing gift.
Date: September 29,1975 (published September 25, 2010)
Author: Ashlie Merrit
Summary:
This article is about three men starting a television station called WGPR-TV, which was the first black television station in the world. They started this station to provide the black community of Detroit an open communication source. Then, black people was finally represented in television and they provided many jobs for black Detroiters if they wanted a job at the television station. WGPR-TV aired special and interesting events such as James Brown's performance in Detroit and a dance show called The Scene. In 1992, CBS bought the station and changed things. The owners of WGPS went away after CBS took over the station and fired the people who was with the station from the beginning. MGPR had represented milestone in the Civil Rights Movements and is now a part of black history.
This article is about thousand of demonstrators who was led by Martin Luther King, Jr. had begun a Voting Right March from Selma to Montgomery which was a success in reaching Alabama state capital. The first march that they attempted ended up in a violent fight when the state and the police assaulted the 600 peaceful marchers in Selma. They injured dozens and put 17 in the hospital, this day was known as "Bloody Sunday". The television networks interrupted their schedule to show the disturbing pictures of the people being beaten by the police. Two days later Martin Luther King tried to lead another march but when they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the place where they was beaten last time, he turned the marchers back around. They decided to wait until the court order was granted the right to march without the police interfering. After the court order, they led their third march on March 21 which was protected by the U.S. Army soldiers, members of the Alabama National Guard, Federal Marshals, and agents form the FBI. 25,000 people march last leg of the trip and then listened to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. say his emotional "How Long, Not Long" speech on the steps of the capital building. At the end their protest was a success and after Bloody Sunday people was watching. On March 15 President Lyndon Johnson told a speech to the Congress about voting rights. And on August 6, 1965, he signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Title of article: Art: Studio Museum in Black Art Of The 60's
Date: May 31,1985
Author: Micheal Brenson
Summary:
This article is about the art work exhibition that defines the effect of the period 1963-1973 on black artist, and argues how the importance of black art work was inspired. There was some art work that was about the civil rights struggle which is known as the Black Revolution. The exhibition had six sections to it. There was one section in the exhibit that was called "Antiwar and Feminism" which was about the influence of the black struggle on other radical movements. And then there was another section called "Freedom and Justice for All: Images of the American Flag", which shows several images of the flag brought together by the eyes of the artists which the American Dream is much as an illusion than it is reality. In another section called, ''Toward an American Myth: Metaphors of the African-American Experience'' have art work in them that shows a familiar cultural icon being attacked or being turn upside down. But putting aside the energy put into it and the meaning, the art cannot support the artistic, political, and intellectual weight that it was suppose to have. And that if the exhibit continue using the art as an argument for the reputation of the artists then they must believe that their responses must contain or generate the kind human insight that is worth arguing about.
Mark di Suvero is a sculptor who'd like his steel pieces to do everything at once. He want his multi-shaped chunk of steel to be seen and artistic experienced that could be absorbed visually. Di Suvero also want his art work to be heard and want us to physically be involved in them. The sound of his art depends on the way they move, if they are rocked they will sound like chimes and if you move them up and down they can have the gallery sound like a steelyard. In the centerpiece of the show, "A Gain", a swing was hung from the horizontal beam that presses against the ceiling. And the people wasn't just allowed to sit on it but to lay on it too. Peter Drake creates narratives about solitude, cruelty and frustration. Drake some of his art work are electric and he remain obsessive and committed artist with an amazing gift.
Title of Article: Today in history: first black-owned and -operated television station broadcasts
Date: September 29,1975 (published September 25, 2010)
Author: Ashlie Merrit
Summary:
This article is about three men starting a television station called WGPR-TV, which was the first black television station in the world. They started this station to provide the black community of Detroit an open communication source. Then, black people was finally represented in television and they provided many jobs for black Detroiters if they wanted a job at the television station. WGPR-TV aired special and interesting events such as James Brown's performance in Detroit and a dance show called The Scene. In 1992, CBS bought the station and changed things. The owners of WGPS went away after CBS took over the station and fired the people who was with the station from the beginning. MGPR had represented milestone in the Civil Rights Movements and is now a part of black history.
Title of Article: 'Bloody Sunday' Aftermath: MLK Leads 3rd Selma to Montgomery March
Date: March 21,1965 (posted March 21,2010)
Author: Tony
Summary:
This article is about thousand of demonstrators who was led by Martin Luther King, Jr. had begun a Voting Right March from Selma to Montgomery which was a success in reaching Alabama state capital. The first march that they attempted ended up in a violent fight when the state and the police assaulted the 600 peaceful marchers in Selma. They injured dozens and put 17 in the hospital, this day was known as "Bloody Sunday". The television networks interrupted their schedule to show the disturbing pictures of the people being beaten by the police. Two days later Martin Luther King tried to lead another march but when they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the place where they was beaten last time, he turned the marchers back around. They decided to wait until the court order was granted the right to march without the police interfering. After the court order, they led their third march on March 21 which was protected by the U.S. Army soldiers, members of the Alabama National Guard, Federal Marshals, and agents form the FBI. 25,000 people march last leg of the trip and then listened to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. say his emotional "How Long, Not Long" speech on the steps of the capital building. At the end their protest was a success and after Bloody Sunday people was watching. On March 15 President Lyndon Johnson told a speech to the Congress about voting rights. And on August 6, 1965, he signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
10-20-30 Music
Mom's favorite song:
Title of song: Rhythm of the Night
Date/Year: March 23,1985
Genre: Dance-pop/Soul
Rhythm of the Night lyrics:
Uncle's favorite song:
Tittle of song: Lovin' You
Date/year: January 13, 1975
Musician: Minnie Riperton
Genre: Soul
Lovin' You lyrics:
Grandma's favorite song:
Tittle of song: My Girl
Date/year: 1965
Musician: The Temptations
Genre: Soul
My Girl lyrics: